Medicaid Eligibility Specialist | PASRR

Valley Behavioral Health • West Valley City, UT

3d • $17

About The Position

The Medicaid Eligibility Specialist assists Valley clients and community members with the application process for all Medicaid programs, including General Assistance and Food Stamps. The Specialist monitors all steps of the process and ensures the delivery of excellent customer service and support.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• None - see Preferred Qualifications

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Medicaid programs
• Prior case management experience
• Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

• Gathers and submits all required Medicaid-related documents for benefit determination, and follows up throughout the application process to ensure approval
• Partners with the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) to ensure Valley clients receive application assistance from their dedicated DWS Case Worker
• Assists Valley clients and other community members with the completion of their annual benefit reviews with DWS
• Works with the Quality Assurance team and the Medicaid Eligibility Manager to ensure compliance with all related and applicable regulatory requirements regarding Medicaid funding
• Collaborates with Valley councils and committees to track and report all clinical outcomes
• Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with DWS, external payers and funding sources, community partners, and other Valley stakeholders

Benefits

• Our compensation program includes tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses that recognize and reward high-performing team members.
• On-Demand Pay gives you access to a portion of your earned wages before your scheduled payday.
• We offer 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service), 10 paid holidays, 2 wellness days, and paid parental leave.
• Full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance.
• Valley also provides Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
• Out-of-pocket medical expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through our Garner HRA — up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families.
• Depending on your medical plan selection, you may also contribute pre-tax dollars to a Health Savings Account (HSA), with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families.
• Our 401(k) plan accepts both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contributions and includes a company match of up to 6% of your annual salary.
• We invest in our team members' growth through tuition reimbursement, new licensure reimbursement, paid training and conference attendance, continuing education reimbursement, and paid time for continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees